Initially disqualified S. Ore. city council candidate may get seat
CAVE JUNCTION, Ore. (AP) - An official says a Cave Junction City Council candidate initially thought to have been disqualified from winning a write-in election with 7 out of 62 votes cast could wind up in the position.
City Recorder Ryan Nolan said county officials notified him Monday that John Gardner is a registered voter. But Nolan said the Cave Junction council will have to determine whether Gardner meets the requirements of the city charter — that he is registered and has been a city resident for a year.
If the council decides Gardner doesn't meet the requirements, Nolan said the position will be considered vacant, and the council will appoint a new member.
Gardner was the top vote-getter in an election that had a five-way tie for second place — each with three votes.
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
What are the odds of five write ins tying for the position? Pretty weird.
Only one way to solve this - Oregon Caves Thunderdome - 5 politicians enter - 1 politician leave.
 @Dirtman Five may enter! One may leave! Five may enter! One may leave!
@Dirtman I'd watch that.